Chapter 413

"You have one too. I bought you a doll." Snapping back to reality, I hurriedly took out a doll from the bag and handed it to her. The little girl accepted the gift happily, then stepped forward and placed a kiss on my cheek. "Thank you, Mr. Palmer!" I stared at her in shock, confusion flashing in my dark pupils. What was going on today? Why were all the children suddenly so affectionate? The little girl in front of me noticed my expression. As if she could tell what I was thinking, she tilted her head and said, "Ms. Caddel said that Mr. Palmer works really hard to earn money. So, when we receive gifts from you, we should make sure you feel loved and appreciated." Let me feel loved? I frowned. Looking up, I instinctively searched for Juliette among the crowd of children. The next second, I met her eyes as she looked at me. Her gaze was gentle, yet there was something else in it. Guilt? Juliette had always believed that I was a playboy who had abandoned her. Why would sh